TitleAccounts Payable Specialist, Construction & DevelopmentCompensation$60,000 – $75,000Discretionary cash bonus.PerksLifestyle Spending Account (up to $100/month)Career development support (up to $2,500/year)3 weeks of vacationLocationToronto, ONOfficeIn-Office (4 days a week, 1 day remote)Team SizeUnder 5 peopleRoleAn individual contributor responsible for end-to-end accounts payable and contract administration across an active portfolio of development and construction projects.ResponsibilitiesAccounts Payable & Contract Administration (60%)Project & Team Support (25%)Compliance & Process Support (15%)Accounts Payable & Contract AdministrationProcess construction and development accounts payable, including vendor and subcontractor invoicesSet up and maintain consultant contracts and purchase orders for development projects in the accounting systemEnsure invoices are complete, properly supported, and coded to the correct project, cost code, and GL accountTrack invoice status, resolve discrepancies, and follow up with vendors and internal teams as requiredPrepare payment runs and ensure payments are issued accurately and on schedule via EFT and chequeProject & Team SupportAttend regular construction and development project meetings to maintain working knowledge of project status, contracts in place, and outstanding change ordersSupport the Project Accountant by maintaining accurate job cost records and supporting documentationCoordinate with project teams to obtain approvals and required backup for invoices and contractsCompliance & Process SupportAssist with bank, credit card, and AP subledger reconciliations as well as government remittancesMaintain organized, audit‑ready files for contracts, invoices, and payment records, ensuring activities comply with internal controlsCompanyAn growing real estate development firm organization with an active portfolio spanning development, construction, and property management. With multiple projects in development and a growing construction pipeline,



the firm is in a meaningful phase of expansion and is actively building out its in‑house accounting capabilities.OpportunityA rare AP role with real project exposure — fully embedded with project teams, attending construction and development meetings, and gaining a complete view of how projects come together. Ideal for a steady, detail‑oriented AP professional or someone earlier in their accounting career looking to build a foundation toward project accounting in real estate.Expectations TimelineBy Month 1Onboard onto the project accounting system (Yardi) and the firm’s automated AP workflowBuild relationships with the accounting team, project managers, and active vendorsDocument and understand the current AP and contract administration processesBegin processing day‑to‑day vendor invoices for development projectsBy Month 3Independently process AP for development and active construction projectsSet up and maintain consultant contracts and purchase orders in the systemAttend project meetings regularly and develop working knowledge of project status across the portfolioSupport month‑end AP close, including reconciliations and accrualsBy Month 6Own end-to-end AP for the firm’s full active project portfolioBecome a reliable point of contact for vendors and project teams on payment and contract mattersIdentify opportunities to refine and improve AP processes alongside the teamSupport the Project Accountant on cost allocation and job cost integrityBy Month 12Fully integrated into the project teams as a trusted AP and contracts resourceDemonstrate advanced understanding of construction contracts, change orders, and the draw processContribute to the build‑out of AP processes for upcoming construction projectsPosition for growth into project accounting as the portfolio expandsSkill Set2–4 years of accounts payable experience in construction or real estate developmentHighly organized and detail-oriented, with proven ability to manage multiple active projects in a deadline‑driven environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skills#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Accounts Payable Specialist, Construction & Development - $60,000 - $75,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Outhire
📍 Winnipeg